LAHORE: Import of old and used auto parts including serviceable auto parts imported as steel scrap is banned in terms of IPO 2016 besides contravention cases are made out against all such importers and are being forwarded to adjudicating authorities for adjudication in terms of provisions, official sources said on Thursday.
It was said that chassis of used auto motive vehicles cut into pieces whether or not described as steel scrap is also banned for import into the country.
The sources said that in wake of above restriction and with a view to obviate chances of mis-declaration in import of old and used auto parts in the shape of scrap, a special procedure for examination has been prescribed.
It was reported that in light of the stipulated procedure consignments of old and used auto parts can only be de-stuffed at specified places of the port and are subject to 100% examination by an officer not the rank of assistant/deputy collector of Customs.
In order to discourage import of old and used auto parts, contravention cases are made out against all such imports and are forwarded to the adjudicating authorities for adjudication in terms of provisions, it was informed.
The sources disclosed a fine of 20% of value of such consignments is imposed in lieu of confiscation which is over and above customs duties, other taxes and penalties imposed under relevant law.
